Resort vacations are not limited to the beach. Tourists visiting Sochi tend to gain impressions and positive emotions. The region has all the conditions to enjoy a good rest for single tourists, romantic couples or families with children. The entertainment palette is varied and able to satisfy the most demanding traveler. The Riviera Dolphinarium, which is popular among visitors, deserves special attention. Sochi has three such establishments, but fans of spectacular show performances prefer the largest in Russia, located in the amusement park of the same name.
Dolphinarium is the best of entertainment at any time of the year
Spectators can enjoy the amazing work of the inhabitants of the seas in the water arena, regardless of the weather outside, in winter, summer or off-season.
Performance in which maritime artists participate underby the guidance of trainers who love their work, will not leave indifferent either adults or children. Each show is unique in its own way, so you won't be bored here! Everyone will be able to get closer during the performance to amazing animals that can surprise with incredible tricks. Pinnipeds and dolphins win the hearts of viewers of all ages, forcing adults to disconnect from pressing problems, and children to broaden their horizons. The mutual understanding of marine life and people demonstrated during the performance makes one think about the reverent attitude towards the environment. If you are in a bad mood, depression, then a trip to the Riviera Dolphinarium (Sochi) is the best cure for the blues!
Location
Those who want to admire the local sights will not deny themselves the pleasure of walking around the resort town, in the very center of which there is a picturesque park. This is where the largest dolphinarium in Eastern Europe "Riviera" (Sochi) is located, the address of which will be reported by any local resident: Egorova Street, house number 1, Sochi, Krasnodar Territory.
While waiting for the performance, you can walk along the shady alleys. The dolphinarium is attractive not only for the performances of marine inhabitants, but also for the nearby zoo, where amazing good-natured lemurs coexist with striped raccoons, colorful parrots with monitor lizards, chinchillas with turtles. You can also get acquainted with the inhabitants of distant Antarctica - penguins, which easily adapt to local conditions. named afterThe heroes of the famous cartoon "Madagascar" birds evoke a lot of positive emotions in visitors, and an informative story about life, habits and habitat develops the horizons of children.
How to get to the Riviera Dolphinarium?
- Guests of the city who set off on an independent journey can easily get to the central park, where those who wish will get to the performance with the participation of the inhabitants of the seas. You can get there by bus or fixed-route taxi, next to the city center, you need to get off at the stop "Park "Riviera"".
- Hikers should go down Moskovskaya Street to the Sochi River and cross the bridge.
- At the railway station or Adler airport, you need to take a minibus, a bus moving towards Vinogradnaya, Egorova or Platanovaya alley streets. Directions to the stop "Sportivnaya" or "Riviera Park").
Description of the Dolphinarium
It is difficult to imagine the current center of the resort town without a wonderful cultural and educational center where you get acquainted with marine mammals that amaze adults and children with friendliness and intelligence. The Riviera Park is located in Sochi, the dolphinarium of which pleased its first spectators with a performance in 2012. Since then, a modern complex has been operating all year round, consisting of water facilities that allow organizing comfortable conditions for the living of marine life. Water arena for a show with unique animals allowsaccommodate 1300 spectators, the rows in the hall are arranged so that each visitor, without interfering with his neighbor, can enjoy the performance. Of all the four sectors (A, B, C and D), there is a convenient overview, so the Riviera Dolphinarium (Sochi) leaves a positive impression. Photographs taken as a keepsake will not contain the silhouettes of people sitting in front.
The 6.8m deep 285 square meter demonstration pool lets entertaining performers pull off complex stunts. A comfortable water temperature of +24 degrees is maintained throughout the year. In addition to the auditorium and arena, there are:
- coaching;
- mammal contact pool;
- three pools for pinnipeds;
- two additional pools dedicated to dolphins;
- photo site.
The complex is attentive to the he alth of animals, so the conditions for the most comfortable life in conditions close to natural are created here.
Work Schedule
Everyone can attend a performance at the Sochi Dolphinarium "Riviera". The schedule is designed in such a way that local residents and guests of the resort city choose a convenient time to visit. It should be noted that on Monday the marine inhabitants and their trainers have a day off. Tickets are purchased at the box office daily from 10-00 to 19-00 at a convenient time.
- White whales, dolphins, walruses and fur seals show twice a day in winter and four in summertimes (11-00, 13-00, 16-00, 19-00).
- "Penguinarium" operates seven days a week from 10-00 to 22-00.
- The Butterfly Garden and RIO Zoo are open daily from 10:00 a.m. until the park closes at 10:00 p.m.
During the winter holidays, changes in the work schedule are possible, so you should check the information on the official website for those wishing to visit the Sochi Dolphinarium - "Riviera". Phone for inquiries or ordering tickets - 8-800-770-07-23.
Meet me! Artists working in the show program
Not only smart, friendly, but also incredibly talented marine inhabitants are ready to demonstrate their talents and surprise the audience.
- Bottled dolphins Sonya and her grandson Novik, Vassa, Drop, Mary, Wanda and Pervaya have their own history and character. Diligent and playful, they give unforgettable emotions, captivating the audience with their openness and trust.
- Elizabeth the sea lioness is distinguished by her devotion to her coach and imperial habits, which command respect from coaches and guests of the city who came to the show.
- Two charming twelve-year-old giant northern whales named Glasha and Gosha, despite the weight of 1250 kg, gracefully perform the most difficult tricks, causing a standing ovation and a storm of delight from the audience.
The show program lasts an hour, which, thanks to the efforts of trainers who work harmoniously with mammals, flies by in one breath. Worthy of admirationhigh jumps and dances, enchanting singing and picturesque masterpieces created by wonderful artists. A well-thought-out performance, captivating for viewers of all ages, demonstrates the mutual understanding of talented animals and people, making you think about the intelligence of marine inhabitants worthy of protection and reverent treatment in their natural habitat.
Amazing dolphin therapy
Besides the talents of the sea creatures demonstrated on stage, they have a rare gift to heal people. For children with autism, people with disorders of the musculoskeletal system or in need of psychological correction, a course of dolphin therapy is recommended by medical specialists. Pleasure is not cheap, but effective. The lesson includes a set of relaxation exercises, communication with a dolphin on the platform (playing, drawing) and the water part of the session - swimming with the animal. People from other regions come to restore their he alth, pre-registering for amazing procedures at the dolphinarium (in the Riviera park). In Sochi, the schedule of classes can be agreed both in person and online or by calling 8-918-056-26-09.
This therapy is also provided during pregnancy. Women who are in an interesting position note a positive result from communicating with dolphins, which have a beneficial effect on the he alth of the expectant mother and her baby.
Riviera Dolphinarium (Sochi): visitor reviews
You can meet your favorite artists regardless of the season. Institutioncovered so the show won't be affected by the weather.
The spectacular show causes a storm of delight among the audience who visited the Riviera Dolphinarium. Sochi is rightfully proud of its entertainment complex, where you can get close to intelligent marine life that gives positive emotions. Dolphin therapy can work wonders, and therefore they seek to acquire a course of classes for the whole family. Certificates for swimming with intelligent mammals make a welcome gift for the holidays. Visitors who originally celebrated a significant event (wedding, anniversary, declaration of love) in the company of marvelous animals will never forget it. Diving lessons with an underwater photo shoot leave a lasting impression.
What is the distinctive feature of the Dolphinarium in the Riviera Park?
Favorable differences between the entertainment and educational complex from hundreds of similar establishments in the country, in addition to size and capacity, are:
- accessibility for people with disabilities (tactile signs for visitors with visual impairments, ramps for spectators in wheelchairs, a special elevator at the entrance for citizens with mobility difficulties);
- educational focus of the complex, focused on caring for the environment;
- an exciting introduction to penguins, diverse wildlife in the zoo, fluttering butterflies in the garden, pinnipeds and marine mammals in the pool, whichunited within one complex;
- staging a show program, which is carried out by professionals, attracting pop stars, striking with originality of ideas, forms of implementation and approaches.
The selfless work of the inhabitants of the institution and each of the employees of the center distinguishes the Riviera Dolphinarium (Sochi) against the background of similar establishments.
Cost of services
- The cost of a ticket to the dolphinarium is 700 rubles, for children under 5 years old, with a birth certificate, admission is free.
- Visit the penguinarium - 250, the butterfly garden - 200, the zoo - 350 rubles.
- Free photo and video shooting from the spot during the performance is allowed, after the performance a photo session with dolphins on the platform - from 500 rubles.
- Swimming with dolphins - 2000 one lap, five minutes - 4000 rubles.
- A session of dolphin therapy for one person - from 3500, for a family of up to 4 people - from 7000, for pregnant women - from 3500 rubles.
Paintings created by animals are purchased at auction.
